Most of us will have times when we experience periods of low mood, or anxiety, which affect our general wellbeing, just like we will all struggle at times with our physical health. 

Here you can find information on the different types of mental health support for children and young people in Hertfordshire:

Hertfordshire Children and Young People's Mental Health Service Directory

The Sandbox - Award-winning digital mental health support for children and young people.

Health for Kids: Grownups is specifically for parents and carers of primary school-aged children.

ChatHealth - Parentline: – a school nurse text messaging service for parents of children and young people aged 5–19 years old. Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm  Text: 07312 263002 

WithYouth / MIND Hertfordshire: Mental Health support available to all residents in Hertfordshire over the age of 18 and offering separate services for 5-18 year olds.

YOUNGMINDS - Parents Helpline : Offer tailored information, advice and support to parents and carers who are concerned about their child or young person’s mental health. Free and confidential.

Emergency Support

A specialist Children & Young Person Mental Health Service (CYPMHS) crisis clinician is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide advice to families and professionals about children/young people in a mental health crisis and/or to arrange an assessment if required.

If you, a friend or a family member are experiencing a mental health crisis, call: 0800 6444 101  in the first instance.  Experienced mental health professionals will:

• Help to put worries and anxieties in perspective
• Signpost to local services and make referrals if needed
• Provide information on diagnoses, mental health issues and medication
• Support those in crisis with a plan to ensure they get the right help.

If you have a physical health emergency call 999 and ask for an ambulance or go to A&E.